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Ontology:
Pharmacotherapy
(C0013216)

The use of DRUGS to treat a DISEASE or its symptoms. One example is the use of ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENTS to treat CANCER.

Definition (NCI)

Treatment of disease through the use of drugs.

Definition (NCI_NCI-GLOSS)

Treatment with any substance, other than food, that is used to prevent, diagnose, treat, or relieve symptoms of a disease or abnormal condition.

Definition (PSY)

Mandatory term applied to studies dealing with the use of drugs in the clinical treatment of diseases or psychological disorders. Used for human or animal populations. For the use of drugs in non-clinical contexts, use PHARMACOLOGY or PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY.

Definition (HL7V3.0)

<p>The introduction of a drug into a subject with the intention of altering its biologic state with the intent of improving its health status.</p>

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